The fire brigade has released advice after reports that Grenfell Tower residents were advised to stay put in the event of a blaze - guidance that was outlined in a Grenfell Tower Regeneration Newsletter in July 2014.

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What to do in the event of a house fire

Don't try to tackle the fire yourself - you could put yourself and others in danger. The sooner you call the fire brigade , the sooner our help can be on the way.

Always make sure you have an escape plan in place and ensure everyone in your home knows what to do in an emergency. Practise it regularly and have a secondary escape plan just in case your original plan is blocked.

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If you discover a fire in your home, make sure you alert everyone in your household and close any doors behind you as you make your way out. This will help to slow the spread of fire and smoke through the property.